A mobile takeaway roundly opposed by 173 Frenchay residents has been refused a licence due to concerns about public safety.

Applicant Halime Keski-Murray said there was a gap in the market for the business,Tom’s Kitchen, and claimed 100 people had backed the idea.

But opponents said the trailer was not suitable for Frenchay Hill, it would force schoolchildren into the road and could worsen issues of drug dealing and littering.

Summing up the concerns at South Gloucestershire Council’s licensing subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, parish council chairman Paul Kembery said: “I appreciate fast food vans serve a good purpose but this is a conservation area.

Where the burger van would be placed on Frenchay Hill (Image: Google Maps)

“The road is narrow. There’s no pavement. This will make it dangerous to pass.

“Either side of the road is owned by Winterbourne Parish Council. We wouldn’t allow tables or chairs on the land. We wouldn’t give them permission to trade on our land.

“There are fears of crime and disorder. There’s a litter problem and drug dealing is likely to be much worse.”

The meeting heard there are currently no parking restrictions in place but there soon could be, as South Gloucestershire Council is consulting on tightening controls.